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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.63, 32,784.66 and 15,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.63, 32,784.66 and 15,265.71 is: 21,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.63 : 32,784.66 = 15,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.63/32,784.66 = 15,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.63x = 32,784.66 × 15,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.63x = 500,481,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,481,112.01/23,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.52

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